Following are the top foreign stories at 1700 hours

     FGN8 US-INDIA-LAWMAKERS
     * India-US partnership has huge potential for growth in 21st century, say US lawmakers
     Washington: Congratulating the people of India and Indian Americans on the occasion of their Independence Day, top US lawmakers expressed optimism about the partnership between the world's two largest democracies, noting its "huge potential" for growth in the 21st century. *
    
     FGN7 US-INDIA-PENTAGON
     * Relationship with India remains one of great importance: Pentagon
     Washington: US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is set to host his Indian counterpart, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, at the Pentagon on August 23.
     “The relationship with India remains one of great importance. It's one of great importance to the Indo-Pacific as well. There's a visit coming up and when we have more to share on that, we certainly will,” Pentagon Deputy Press Secretary Sabrina Singh told reporters at a news conference here on Thursday. *

     FGN29 SAFRICA-INDIA-MINISTER
     * South African minister says cooperation with India pivotal in amplifying voice of Global South
     Johannesburg: Cooperation between South Africa and India at multilateral fora has played a pivotal role in amplifying the voice of the Global South, South African Minister for Basic Education Siviwe Gwarube has said. *

     FGN34 BANGLA-HASINA-CASE
     * Another murder case filed against ousted Bangladesh prime minister Sheikh Hasina
     Dhaka: A murder case was filed against Bangladesh's former prime minister Sheikh Hasina on Friday over the death of a teacher, the latest in the string of cases filed against her after her ouster. *

     FGN39 BANGLA-GOVT-ADVISERS
     * Yunus expands interim Bangladesh government by inducting four more advisers
     Dhaka: The interim government in Bangladesh led by Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus was expanded on Friday with four more advisers joining his team. *
    
     FGN35 NEPAL-US-VERMA
     * US Deputy Secretary of State Verma visits Nepal to strengthen US-Nepal partnership
     Kathmandu: US Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources Richard Verma on Friday met Nepal Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli and Foreign Minister Dr Arzu Rana Deuba and discussed various aspects of the bilateral ties, including development cooperation and mutual interests. *

     FGN10 US-ELECTION-TRUMP-HALEY
     * Trump appreciates support from Nikki Haley but refuses to take her advice on campaigning
     Washington: Republican presidential candidate and former president Donald Trump said he appreciates the support he has received from Indian American and former South Carolina governor Nikki Haley but hasn’t taken her advice related to campaigning.

     FGN9 US-ELECTION-TRUMP-HARRIS
     Very angry at Kamala Harris, entitled to personal attack on her, says Donald Trump
     Washington: Republican presidential candidate former president Donald Trump said he is "very angry" at Vice President Kamala Harris and is entitled to personal attack on his Democratic opponent. *
    
     FGN33 PAK-IMRAN-HAMEED
     * Imran Khan welcomes Pak army’s 'internal accountability' after arrest of ex-ISI chief Faiz Hameed
     Islamabad: Jailed former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan has welcomed the process of 'internal accountability' initiated by the military against former spymaster Lt Gen (Retd) Faiz Hameed. *

     FGN30 LANKA-ELECTION-WICKREMESINGHE
     * Wickremesinghe backed by grand alliance of over 30 parties in Sri Lanka's presidential poll
     Colombo: Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe, the front runner in the presidential poll scheduled for next month, was on Friday endorsed by a grand coalition of over 30 political parties and groups. *
    
     FGN41 NEPAL-KHUMBU VALLEY-FLOODS
     * Tenzing Norgay’s Sherpa village in Everest region witnesses major flooding after likely glacial lake outburst: Reports
     Kathmandu: The famous Sherpa village of Thame witnessed massive floods following a possible glacial lake outburst in the Everest region of Nepal on Friday devastating more than half of its homes, covering them with muck and debris, according to media reports. * PY
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